FOOTBALL.

Otaki Mail, 8 May 1922, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

* SATURDAY'S RESULTS. SENIOR. Poxton v. Shajuion, 37—3. Wanderers v. Weraroa, 16—0. Hui Mai v. Old Boys, 21—6. JUNIORS. KuJcu v. Te Koro, 7—6. j Paraparauuiu v. Hui Mai, 13—3. Otaki v. Old Boys, G—6. THIRD-GRADE, Hui Mai v. Old Boys. 3—3. OLD BOYS (li) v. OTAKI (6). This game was played on the domain on Saturday, and naturally caus- . ed much local interest. Both teams r were well represented, and the game s from start to finish was a good on, but, . occasionally, the handling of the ball ( was below the average. The Old Boys had the advantage for a lime, bin their ' 'opponents played well, and during one of their forward rushes Ficenta u. who played a good game throughout, scored a try which was uol converted. The second spell was even brighter Ihan the first, and line passing was witI nessed. Fatly in this hall Powde'i _ i i fall back) put in a long kick, followed up, and smartly scored, whirl, ovenled matters. With a try each the game been un- willing. hui Won- found a. weak spot in Otaki's defence and thus a second try was registered against * them. After this Otaki showed more. S dash, but Obi Boys were equal to tho onslaughts, and played equally as well. A penalty, however, was awarded Ola 1 ki. and Subiil/ky kicked a line goal. " and again the scores were even. They ' remained so when the whistle sounded. ' Mr T. I'arata was referee, and gave every satisfaction. * | All the forwards played well, but the pick of the Old Boys' backs were Ferguson and Mclntyre. NTcwlnnds was the pick of the Otaki Club's forward-. ' while the backs proved a fairly even .r

Hui Mai v. Old Boys Seniors. 1 This match was played at Manakau 1 and resulted in the defeat of the visitors by a margin of fifteen points. From the start there was not a. dull moment ' and very little to choose between the ! team.-. Although the Otaki team played a couple of spectator- they held their own for a time and were first to score. Ray Sevan scoring. Just before half-time sounded Porter potted a goal from a difficult angle. 4--:;. Or, changing cad.- the Manakau men set a merry pace but the Otaki players kept them at bay. In a melee Porter picked up > and again landed a "pot," from an 1 awkward angle. Alf. Cook tbeti crossod, but the kick a! guul failed. After this the visitor.- made the pace lively. and had three unsuccessful shots at 1 goal. After some up and down play Miia Davis raced across, the try being converted. From a mark in front of the home team's goal Jacob T'tiku land- ' ed a "beauty," making them ten behind. With only about ten minutes to , go it seemed a hopeless task and this 1 proved to tie the case. Just before the gong sounded Mita Davies again .-cored. The fry was converted and the* 'game ended. Hui Mai 21 Old Boys 6. Mr E. Claridge controlled the game satisfactorily. For the winner!! Porter was trie best back and this player was instrumental for the 'pig .-core put up. He was ably j assisted by Davis and P. Ransfield. In the pack all did their share—Don Wilson, Tana and Cook being perhaps 'he pick. For the losers all the back' played up to expectations and will be i! hard lot a-- the season proceeds. Jacob Utiku showed some of hi- rep. form. In the pack the whole eight did yoeman ,-erviee and with good forward" | like Ray Bevan. Kehu and M. Hakaraia. Ahern. and Takerei. something j will be doing later. )

Paraparaumu (13) v. Hui Mai (3). This game, played at Paraparaumu, _ proved to be one of the best, junior • matches played for some time, despite the fact that the scores were uneven. ! The home team played with great da.='n, | whiie the visitors put up a splendid : fight. Mr Udy was referee. Hui Mai 3rd grade and Otaki thirdplayed a drawn game—3 points each. The Otaki Club will bold a "gym" practice on Wednesday. mmmmmmmmmmmtmmmm